Almirola (pictured) topped the first of two sessions with a blistering lap of 202.000 miles per hour around the massive 2.66-mile oval, which will play host to Sunday’s Camping World RV Sales 500.

The RPM pilot was one of 11 drivers to bust the 200-mph barrier during the opening practice, which mostly involved drafting with other cars. His lap was just a touch quicker than Jeff Burton‘s lap of 201.987 mph in the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

The slowest of those drivers within the 200+ mph bracket was Jimmie Johnson, who then followed up by leading the day’s second session (which leaned more toward single-car runs rather than drafting work).

Chase leader Matt Kenseth only logged eight laps in the second practice session, posting a lap good enough for 17th on the time sheets (191.252 mph). In Practice 1, Kenseth was 12th-fastest (199.492 mph).

Tomorrow afternoon, the Sprint Cup contingent will qualify for Sunday’s main event at 12:10 p.m. ET.